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PP53 BYE

2003 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,056 mi
Last recorded10,056 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R110020,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP53 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 10,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 8,085 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 6,364 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 6,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 6,348 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015
Fail 26 Feb 2015

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 6,741 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 6,216 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,216 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,206 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,149 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 6,104 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 5,879 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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PP53 BYE is a 2003 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,353 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PP53 BYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PP53 BYE registered?

PP53 BYE is a 2003 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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